Abstract: The present invention relates to new, solvent-based emulsifiable concentrates of agrochemical active compounds, a process for the preparation of these formulations and their use for the application of the active compounds contained.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, A1, A2, A3 and n each have the meanings given above, to their use as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel, one-stage method for preparing and isolating 3,4-dichloro-N-(2-cyanophenyl)-5-isothiazolecarboxamide (isotianil), which has microbicidal and plant-fortifying (host defence inducer) properties. In the method according to the invention, the amount of waste from the production process (e.g. solvent) is significantly reduced. The product is provided in high yield and purity (minimal amount of by-products and impurities). Compared to existing preparation methods, the method according to the invention has the advantage of low corrosiveness and high yield and high selectivity.

Abstract: Herbicide combinations comprising an effective amount of components (A), (B) and (C) wherein (A) denotes one or more herbicides selected from the group of compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof (B) denotes one or more herbicides selected from the group of the compounds of the formula (II) and their salts (C) denotes at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (C-1) thienecarbazone-methyl; (C-2) pyroxsulam; (C-3) halauxifen; (C-4) pinoxaden; (C-5) pyroxasulfone; and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which the R1, R2a, R2b, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and n radicals are each as defined above, to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fungicidal active compounds, more specifically to benzosultams and analogues thereof, processes and, intermediates for their preparation and use thereof as fungicidal active compound, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions. The present disclosure also relates to methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or compositions comprising thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for preparing spiroketal-substituted cyclic ketoenols which can be used as insecticides, acaricides or herbicides. The present invention also relates to novel intermediates for the preparation of spiroketal-substituted cyclic ketoenols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tetrazolylpropyl derivatives of formula (I) wherein one of V1 and V2 represents CR3 and the other one of V1 and V2 represents N, Q represents a 6-membered aromatic cycle as defined in the specification, and R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined as disclosed in the specification, to compositions comprising such compounds, to the use of said compounds as fungicides, as well as to particular intermediates useful in the synthesis of said tetrazolylpropyl derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous capsule suspension concentrates based on 2-[(2,4 -dichlorophenyl)methyl]-4,4?-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone, to the production thereof and to mixtures thereof with suspension concentrates, and to the use thereof as an agrochemical formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pesticide composition intended for protecting plants, crops or seeds against fungal diseases or insect damages, and the corresponding methods of protection by application of the said composition. More precisely, the subject of the present invention is a pesticide composition based on a tetrazolyloxime derivative and a fungicide or an insecticide active substance or compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing crop damage by treating the seed of the crop with the safener before sowing. This can be done in addition to the use of crop protection combinations/compositions, in particular herbicide/safener combinations and compositions comprising thereof, which are highly suitable to protect crops from herbicide damage in pre- and post-emergence treatments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating seed, comprising applying at least one plant treatment agent to said seed; and applying a dry formulation comprising/consisting of spores of P. bilaii and talc powder to said seed. The invention furthermore relates to a formulation for use in seed treatment comprising spores of P. bilaii and talc powder, seed treated with such formulation and methods of improving applicability and quality of P. bilaii spores and methods of improving plant growth, plant health or plant vigor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkynyl-substituted N-phenylpyrrolidine-2,4-diones according to the general formula (I) or agrochemically acceptable salts thereof, where X=C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl or C3-C6-cycloalkyl, Y=C1-C4-alkyl or C3-C6-cycloalkyl, R1=hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, or C3-C6-cycloalkyl, R2=hydrogen or methyl, R3=C1-C6-alkyl or C1-C6-alkoxy-C2-C6-alkyl, G=hydrogen, a cleavable group L or a cation E. The invention further relates to a herbicidal composition comprising a compound of the general formula (I) and to the use of the compounds according to the invention for controlling weeds and weed grasses in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing compounds of formula (I) in which R1, A, X and Z are as defined in the description by reaction of compounds of formula (II) or salts thereof with 2-chloro-5-chloromethylpyridine in a nonpolar aliphatic or aromatic solvent, preferably in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: The use of specific active substances, alone or in combination, for controlling virus infections in plants and a method for using said specific active substances for controlling said virus infections in the field of plant protection and the protection of materials are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I), in which X, R1, R2, R3, and n have the meanings given above, to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to methods and intermediates for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a N-cyclopropyl-N-[substituted-benzyl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide or thiocarboxamide derivative and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively or eradicatively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing halogenated imidazopyridine derivatives of the formula (II) proceeding from compounds of the formula (I) via intermediates of the formula (IVa) or (IVb) in which the radicals Q, Z, R1, R3, R4, Rc, A1 and A2 have the definitions stated. The invention further relates to such halogenated imidazopyridine derivatives, and also intermediates and the reaction products of compounds of the formula (II) to give compounds of the formula (III) in which the specified structural elements have the definitions stated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, n, X and Y have the meanings given in the description, for controlling animal pests, in particular insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes, by drenching the soil, by drip application to the soil, by immersing roots, tubers or bulbs, or by soil injection or for treating seed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the application of liquid active substances with the acid of a portable spray device. The subject matter of the present invention is a system comprising a portable spray device and a replaceable cartridge that contains an active substance concentrate. The invention also relates to method for applying a liquid active substance formulation. In addition, the invention discloses a replaceable cartridge that has a memory unit in which information is stored relating to an adjustable dilution ratio for the active substance concentrate contained in the cartridge. The invention also relates to a spray device comprising a control unit that can be read out a memory unit of cartridge attached to the spray device and, on the basis of the read out information, adjust a dilution ratio for the active substance concentrate contained in the cartridge.